Maryland, small as it is has a diverse landscape – flat farm lands on the Eastern Shore and mountains in the west. Here are 7 quintessential experiences one can have when it snows. Dogsledding – who knew? One doesn’t have to go to Alaska to see (or participate in) dogsledding. […]
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#12 – Unionville Maryland – Town Founded by Civil War Colored Troops
I’ve lived in Maryland all my life and had never heard of Unionville, a small community on between St. Michaels and Easton. It is linked to a touching Civil War story – a story of “after-war” success of those facing the greatest challenges for survival. During the Civil War Harriet […]
Snow Hill Inn – 2nd Most Haunted Site on Delmarva
The Snow Hill Inn Formerly the Home of Dr. John S. Aydelotte – 1870’s The building known as The Snow Hill Inn stands on East Market Street in Snow Hill, MD is believed to be haunted by the ghost of William Aydelotte and is one of the most well-known haunted […]
#4 Salisbury Zoo – Bears, Jaguars and Wallabies
The Salisbury Zoo – Free Admission & Parking Part of the 100 Things to Do Between the Bridge and the Beach series The Salisbury Zoo on the Eastern Shore of Maryland is one of five year-round zoos in North America that has free admission and free parking. A true gem […]
Photography Coaching and Afternoon Tea with Ed Remsberg
The Travel Hags are planning a Photography Coaching Session with Ed Remsberg followed by Afternoon Tea on March 23, 2013 at 9:00 am at Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge near Rock Hall in Kent County, Maryland. This Travel Hag Adventure features Maryland photographer, Ed Remsberg who will spend two […]
Transquaking River Paddle – What NOT to do on a Kayaking Trip
We have a Travel Hag Adventure planned for July 23rd to paddle the Transquaking River in Lower Dorchester County near Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. A canal has been cut to connect two sections of the river making a five mile loop convenient for paddlers. Since we have a few beginners on […]
Kayaking – How Difficult is it?
This week, a friend interested in attending our Travel Hag Campout expressed hesitation about kayaking. She’s over 50, never been kayaking and isn’t a strong swimmer. Because I knew the trail at Janes Island was calm, and that she’d be with about a dozen paddlers – and would have all […]
Happy Maryland Day – Top 10 Fun Things to Do in the Free State
I’ve lived in Maryland all my life. She’s just a little over 10,000 square miles, but this state has all a visitor or native could want for recreation and fun. Two major cities – Baltimore and Washington, DC, offer unparalleled venues for culture, entertainment, food and art. To the west […]
The Eastern Shore of Maryland – Why I Live Here
It’s not easy to answer your question as to why I chose to make my home on Maryland’s Eastern Shore when I could have chosen any location in the world. Words fail me … but I’m going to use a whole lot of them in the answer I provide. I […]